Second International Forum On Non-Terrestrial Networks To Take Place In Riyadh

The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission will host the "International Forum on Non-Terrestrial Networks" for its second edition on November 25 and 26 in Riyadh. This event is organised in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and under the patronage of Eng. Abdullah Amer Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of the Commission.

The forum's theme, "Shaping an Integrated Future for Communication Systems," aims to address the rapid advancements in communication services. It seeks to provide technological solutions that benefit humanity by connecting remote areas. Additionally, it aims to enhance research and innovation in non-terrestrial network technologies while promoting environmentally sustainable communication infrastructure development.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about prominent services offered via non-terrestrial networks. These discussions will cover both regulatory and scientific aspects through panel discussions and specialised presentations. The forum will also present results from leading technical experiments in this field.

One of the key highlights of the forum will be announcing the winners of the second edition of the IEEE Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G. This competition is organised by the commission in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The event aims to showcase innovative solutions and advancements in non-terrestrial networks.

The first edition of this forum was held in 2022, also in collaboration with the ITU. It attracted participants from over 130 countries, featuring various panel discussions, presentations, and enriching experiences related to non-terrestrial networks.

Encouraging Participation

The commission encourages interested parties to register for the event and find more information at https://connectingfromtheskies.com. This platform provides details about the forum's agenda, speakers, and other relevant information.

The forum also aims to improve regulations and applications of non-terrestrial networks within digital transformation efforts. By doing so, it hopes to contribute significantly to global communication advancements.

Overall, this event represents a significant step towards integrating advanced communication systems globally. It brings together experts from various fields to discuss innovations that can shape future communication infrastructures.

With inputs from SPA